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Finding the Third Proportional to 160.42 and 320.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 160.42 and 320.52 is: 640.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.42 : 320.52 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.42/320.52 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.42x = 320.52 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.42x = 102,732.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,732.77/160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.41

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